Child Development Unit 3 questions and
answers with solutions 2025/2026
Lesson 1: Stages of Development - ANSWER
Child psychologists use ___ to develop theories of child development. -
ANSWER observations
What two things must be determined when following guidelines for
making observations of children? - ANSWER the subjects; the activity to
observe
Why do you think it is important to record details of a session of
observation? - ANSWER The written record allows the observer to
analyze results and draw conclusions without relying on memory.
Who created the philosophy of radical behaviorism? - ANSWER B.F.
Skinner
What does the philosophy of radical behaviorism mean? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER Human behavior is based on genetics and environment;
Behavior is the result of positive and negative consequences and
children's reactions to those consequences are predictable.
,Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs - ANSWER 1. Physiologic needs
2. Safety needs
3. Love and belonging needs
4. Self-esteem needs
5. Self-actualization needs
Lesson 2: Infant Physical Development - ANSWER
What is physical development? - ANSWER development of the body,
including the brain
What is the head-to-toe pattern of infant physical development? -
ANSWER Infant bodies develop from the head first, then down to the
toes.
What is the near-to-far pattern of infant physical development? -
ANSWER Coordination progresses from the trunk toward the ends of the
arms.
What is the simple-to-complex pattern of infant physical development? -
ANSWER Infants engage in simple tasks, then gradually undertake more
complex ones.
An infant sees and grabs a rattle due to _______. - ANSWER eye-hand
coordination
, An infant who gains control of back, shoulder, trunk, arm, and leg
muscles has developed ______. - ANSWER large motor skills
An infant who gains control of his hand, fingers, feet, and toe muscles
has developed ______. - ANSWER small motor skills
When an infant is six months old, ___ teeth begin pushing through the
gums during teething. - ANSWER primary
An infant's cartilage changes to bone because of ___. - ANSWER
ossification
An infant's physical needs include ___. - ANSWER shelter;
food;
clothing;
medical/dental care;
shelter and food
Parents promote physical development by ensuring that infants' physical
needs are met and that they engage in play, have stimulating and
constantly changing ___, and have new experiences. - ANSWER
environments
Month 1 Milestones - ANSWER Senses:
answers with solutions 2025/2026
Lesson 1: Stages of Development - ANSWER
Child psychologists use ___ to develop theories of child development. -
ANSWER observations
What two things must be determined when following guidelines for
making observations of children? - ANSWER the subjects; the activity to
observe
Why do you think it is important to record details of a session of
observation? - ANSWER The written record allows the observer to
analyze results and draw conclusions without relying on memory.
Who created the philosophy of radical behaviorism? - ANSWER B.F.
Skinner
What does the philosophy of radical behaviorism mean? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER Human behavior is based on genetics and environment;
Behavior is the result of positive and negative consequences and
children's reactions to those consequences are predictable.
,Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs - ANSWER 1. Physiologic needs
2. Safety needs
3. Love and belonging needs
4. Self-esteem needs
5. Self-actualization needs
Lesson 2: Infant Physical Development - ANSWER
What is physical development? - ANSWER development of the body,
including the brain
What is the head-to-toe pattern of infant physical development? -
ANSWER Infant bodies develop from the head first, then down to the
toes.
What is the near-to-far pattern of infant physical development? -
ANSWER Coordination progresses from the trunk toward the ends of the
arms.
What is the simple-to-complex pattern of infant physical development? -
ANSWER Infants engage in simple tasks, then gradually undertake more
complex ones.
An infant sees and grabs a rattle due to _______. - ANSWER eye-hand
coordination
, An infant who gains control of back, shoulder, trunk, arm, and leg
muscles has developed ______. - ANSWER large motor skills
An infant who gains control of his hand, fingers, feet, and toe muscles
has developed ______. - ANSWER small motor skills
When an infant is six months old, ___ teeth begin pushing through the
gums during teething. - ANSWER primary
An infant's cartilage changes to bone because of ___. - ANSWER
ossification
An infant's physical needs include ___. - ANSWER shelter;
food;
clothing;
medical/dental care;
shelter and food
Parents promote physical development by ensuring that infants' physical
needs are met and that they engage in play, have stimulating and
constantly changing ___, and have new experiences. - ANSWER
environments
Month 1 Milestones - ANSWER Senses:
